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  • Are The Spices Used In Your Cooking Adulterated?

    Are The Spices Used In Your Cooking Adulterated?0

    Adulteration of the spices commonly available in the domestic market was detected by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) at Kozhikode. After a decade of studies since 2010, the research team found that plant-based adulterants were found in spices such as black pepper, chilli and turmeric powder, cinnamon bark, and also in mace. The

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  • Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?

    Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?0

    Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that pose serious health risks, including carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and mutagenic (DNA-damaging) effects. These compounds are not deliberately added to food but form during food processing, cooking, or preservation, particularly under high heat or acidic conditions. Nitrosamines typically form when nitrites, used as preservatives, react with naturally occurring amines in foods. This

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  • Are Leaf Plates Hygienic? A Comparison with Plastic & Metal

    Are Leaf Plates Hygienic? A Comparison with Plastic & Metal0

    Food safety is crucial in today’s world, and one often overlooked factor is the type of plate or utensil used for serving meals. Whether it’s a traditional leaf plate, plastic, or metal plate, each material has its own set of hygiene concerns and benefits. Traditional leaf plates offer an eco-friendly alternative but can pose risks

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  • Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?

    Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?0

    These days, food packages flaunt the label “Preservative-Free” like a health badge. And let’s admit it—most of us feel good about choosing them. The term sounds natural, healthy, and safe. We believe we’re avoiding harmful chemicals. But here’s the truth: preservative-free doesn’t always mean safer. These foods can spoil faster and pose risks if we

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  • Arali Flower Ban at Temples: A Delicate Balancing Act

    Arali Flower Ban at Temples: A Delicate Balancing Act0

    In the serene temples of Thiruvananthapuram, a quiet debate brews. The Arali flower, a symbol of devotion and tradition, is now at the centre of controversy.

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  • APEDA Suspends Exporter and Certification Agency Over Organic Rice Irregularities

    APEDA Suspends Exporter and Certification Agency Over Organic Rice Irregularities0

    Report The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which governs the National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP), has imposed fines on one exporter and temporarily suspended the accreditation of an organic certification company. This decision followed a Business Line article that revealed discrepancies in the exports of organic rice from India after

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